Brick Manufacturer Cell Operator

Sunnen Products Company; Maplewood (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Insurance Coverage

401(k) Eligibility

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Plant Closure Between Christmas and New Year's Day

Job summary

Sunnen Products Company in Maplewood, Missouri is looking for a dependable Brick Manufacturer Cell Operator to join their production team. The position focuses on the manufacturing of various types of bricks and requires strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to follow precise instructions.

Candidates should have at least 1-3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with a high school diploma and forklift certification. An array of benefits including competitive insurance coverage and tuition reimbursement is offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and ability to operate forklifts required.
• 1-3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, and clean kilns while handling sulfur-impregnated materials.
• Maintain sulfur levels and test bricks for specifications.
• Prepare, weigh, and mix materials for brick and cellulose production.

Skills

Reading and following instructions

Problem-solving

Math skills (high school level)

Forklift operator certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Mixers

Presses

Measuring tools

Job description

We are seeking a dependable and detail‑oriented Brick Manufacturer Cell Operator to join our production team. In this role, you will support the manufacturing of vitrified bonded bricks, sulfur‑filled bricks and stones, and cellulose materials. This position is hands‑on and fast‑paced, requiring accuracy, consistency, and a strong commitment to quality.

Key Responsibilities

As a Brick Manufacturer Cell Operator, you will be responsible for loading, unloading, and cleaning tunnel kilns and periodic kilns, as well as handling sulfur‑impregnated bricks and stones. You will test and stencil bricks that fall outside specification ranges and maintain sulfur levels in brick and stick pots. The role includes preparing materials by pulling components, weighing precise grain, bond, and binder mixtures, and operating mixers according to exact instructions. You will screen materials for pressing, maintain a clean mixing environment, and set up and operate brick presses while ensuring all brick dimensions meet ordered specifications. You will also install dies, cut and form materials for top punch and fill, and weigh and mix components for cellulose manufacturing. Troubleshooting machinery, building kiln cars, and performing quality control tests on nitrocellulose adhesive and binder are also part of the daily responsibilities. This position requires participation in an on‑call rotation, including weekends and holidays.

Required Skills and Abilities

To be successful in this role, you should be able to read and follow written and verbal instructions, apply common‑sense problem‑solving, and work effectively in standardized production environments. The position requires high‑school‑level math skills, including geometry and algebra, along with the ability to interpret charts, tables, formulas, and precision measurements. A forklift operator certification is required.

Experience

• Candidates should have at least one to three years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting.

Physical Requirements

This job involves regular standing, walking, climbing, kneeling, stooping, reaching, pulling, and grasping. You must be able to lift 25 to 50 pounds frequently and more than 50 pounds occasionally, and you should be comfortable moving materials manually or with equipment such as hoists or hand trucks. Strong close‑range vision and the ability to judge distance and spatial relationships are essential. You will work with a variety of production machinery, mixers, presses, kilns, precision measuring tools, and basic computer systems.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys hands‑on work, precision manufacturing, and being part of a team that produces specialized, high‑quality industrial products.

Benefits

• Competitive Insurance Coverage, eligible on the first of the month after hire date:
  • Medical (High Deductible Plan with Employer HSA Contribution)
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life and AD&D
  • Accident
  • Critical Illness
  • Hospital Indemnity
• 401(k) Eligibility
• Company Paid Benefits:
  • Group Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Short Term Disability
  • Long Term Disability
  • Employee Assistance Program
• Competitive Vacation Policy
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Plant Closure Between Christmas and New Year's Day

We require a background and SSN check, drug test, and physical for pre‑employment.